Financial inclusion in India is underpinned by the basic objective of taking the benefits of economic growth to the last mile. Bharat has come a long way in facilitating widespread financialisation through inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. And in this journey, mutual funds have played an integral role in supporting inclusive growth by making financial products available, accessible, and affordable for all citizens. In this episode, we discuss how financial inclusion in India has evolved, right from the efficiency of Direct Benefit Transfers to the reach of banking, as well as the awareness of financial products for wealth creation.

The infrastructure of an economy is crucial for driving its advancement and establishing the groundwork for future development opportunities. On the other hand, a robust manufacturing sector ensures self-sufficiency and boosts exports from the country. Our travel takes us to a local manufacturing plant that makes towers for windmills. What ensues is an exciting conversation on India’s prospects and how it is strengthening its capabilities. In this episode, we discuss how as a nation, we are Building for Bharat.

Mahatma Gandhi said - India lives in its villages. India remains predominantly a rural country with nearly 65% of the country’s population living in rural areas. And rural India is transforming, be it in its consumption patterns or pace of financial inclusion. In this episode, we discuss how rural India is changing, through education, technology and the rising aspiration of Bharat

Education opens up new opportunities, strengthening existing sources of livelihood while fuelling the spirit of entrepreneurship. And this transition is visible in India too, with a focus on education driving the next generation of entrepreneurs. In this episode, we discuss how an enhancement in education levels and, the deepening of technology-led development is making Indians from urban to rural, set their eyes on self-sufficiency, giving them the confidence to start on their own.

When India grows, as its citizens we grow. It is said that a rising tide lifts many boats. A strong Bharat thus gives the confidence to dream. But the dream is not in isolation, it is a collective dream of over 1.4 billion citizens, that also comes with a collective responsibility or Kartavya of nation-building. In the final episode of Season 1 of the Bharat Series, we talk about the importance of personal effectiveness, giving back to the nation, and the work enterprises can do to build our country.